Study: CBD Reduces TSC-Related Seizures

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A new clinical trial from noted pediatric neurologist Dr. Carlos G. Aguirre-Velazquez has found CBD oil to be effective for seizures. The study, just published in the Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, investigated the efficacy of CBD oil for seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), an incurable genetic disorder characterized by
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Studies Show CBD Slows Growth of Breast Cancer

Besides skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States. Encouragingly, many researchers have found evidence that CBD may be able to slow the progression of invasive breast cancer, which will affect approximately 1 in 8 U.S. women at some point in their lives. CBD, or cannabidiol, is a
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4 Differences Between CBD and THC

Of the more than 100 different cannabinoids so far identified in cannabis plants like hemp, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the most abundant and best understood. Cannabinoids are a class of compounds unique to cannabis. Because they mimic the body’s own endocannabinoids, they are able to interact with our endocannabinoid system and alter neurotransmitter
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Join us as we Wish ECHO Family Member Mary Audrey Smith a Happy Birthday

Today we wish one of our newest members of our ECHO Family – Mary Audrey Smith – a very happy birthday. We are also excited to highlight her success story in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in 2013, Mary’s will to live compelled her to actively seek out
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Can Cannabinoids Replace Prescription Drugs? This Study Suggests Yes

Some patients who use cannabinoids for medical purposes have been able to reduce or eliminate their intake of prescription medications, including opioid drugs, according to a new peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. “Medical [cannabinoids] may be used intentionally to taper off prescription medications,” the study concluded. The study involved
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California Naturopathic Oncologist Voices Support for CBD for Breast Cancer Patients

California-based naturopathic oncologist Moses Goldberg, ND recently advocated cannabidiol (CBD) as a beneficial form of treatment for patients diagnosed with breast cancer. In an op-ed published in Bohemian.com, an online lifestyle magazine focused on Sonoma, Marin and Napa counties, Dr. Goldberg described the cannabinoid as a potential “ally in an integrative approach to cancer and
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Here’s What the National Cancer Institute Says About CBD for Breast Cancer

For decades the United States government has been resistant to recognizing the therapeutic properties of cannabinoids. As such, despite breakthrough findings on the healing potential of cannabinoids like cannabidiol (CBD), there’s a lingering stigma that influences policy and social attitudes. However, earlier this year, the National Cancer Institute (NCI), under the U.S. Department of Health
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Are Cannabinoids Beneficial for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?

Affecting one in 10 women of childbearing age, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a problem in which the ovaries or adrenal glands produce more male hormones than normal. There is no cure for the syndrome, but some lifestyle adjustments and medicines can help control symptoms. Studies indicate that cannabinoids, which are natural compounds extracted from
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What Research Says About CBD’s Benefits for Stroke

The leading cause of serious long-term disability in the United States, strokes occur when blood flow to the brain is interrupted or severely limited. The lack of oxygen and nutrients reaching brain tissue can cause both temporary and permanent damage. Cannabidiol (CBD), a natural non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis plants like hemp, has demonstrated promise
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Study Shows CBDA Beneficial for Breast Cancer

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A recent study published in the Journal of Natural Medicines has found evidence that cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) is effective for preventing the spread of highly aggressive breast cancer cells. “The biological activities of CBDA have been attracting increasing attention,” wrote Shuso Takeda of Hokuriku University, one of the study’s investigators. He and his researchers “identified
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Family Friday: ECHO Families Share Stories of Cannabinoid Benefits at Boston Expo

For this week’s Family Friday update, we’re excited to share that a small collection of ECHO Connection Families gathered together to help spread the word about the therapeutic effects of cannabinoids like cannabidiol (CBD). Several of our families attended the 4th Annual Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBE), which arrived in Boston, Massachusetts this
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Study Finds 1 in 4 Cancer Patients Use Medical Cannabinoids Where They’re Legal

As we continue to observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October to help build awareness of the disease, today we highlight the findings of a new study on the potential benefits of cannabinoids. Cannabinoids, including cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), have shown promise for helping cancer patients alleviate the nausea, pain, and other symptoms related
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Does CBD Oil Get You High?

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One of the most common questions among those just learning about cannabidiol (CBD) and the compound’s properties and benefits is whether CBD oil can cause a high. The short answer to the question: No! CBD oil cannot get you high. Because CBD oil is extracted from cannabis plants, a common misconception is that it will
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How Does the Body Absorb CBD?

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Scientists are regularly learning more about cannabidiol (CBD) and how it interacts with receptors throughout the body to elicit balancing and healing effects. Studies suggest that CBD may be able to minimize and even eliminate seizure activity, reduce anxiety and depression, manage pain, fight some cancers, and provide anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects that could potentially
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: How CBD May Help

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a national campaign meant to increase awareness of the disease and encourage women to regularly monitor their breast health. According to the American Cancer Society, about 252,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women this year. One of the annual campaign’s objectives is to raise
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